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It’s been a minute… February Update!

Well, it’s been a hot second since I’ve updated. I’m actually planning a slew of posts, but have yet to find the time to write them. A lot of my time off lately has been spent traveling or down with a cold of sorts, so… here’s your February goal update…

Goal: Run a 5k! And then run in at least the Cap City and Nationwide races as well.Status: The 5k is less than two weeks away! Could not be more excited. Today, I did 4 miles after a week of no running due to sickness. It felt glorious. So I know I can do the distance (did 5 miles the other day! my longest ever!). It’s now just a matter of getting better at running steady for longer periods of time. My reward for running the 5k is to register for Cap City.

Goal: Strength train 3x a week.Status: I have been working with my trainer twice a week and doing another day on my own. At the end of the month, I have to decide whether I want to continue to work with my trainer or hold off for awhile. My gym raised their training rates, so I’m a little hesitant to keep up with it. Regardless of that, I do feel like I need to get into the weight room more than I am currently.

Goal: Regularly donate to charity and start volunteering.Status: I am all geared up to match my 5k race entry fee with a donation via TEAM Water.org. I also decided on a volunteering gig. I had gone back and forth about a couple of things, but didn’t really feel strongly about any one organization. And then the Susan G. Komen vs. Planned Parenthood debacle took place and I had my AHA! moment. While I have donated to PP in the past and did so when I heard about Komen’s initial decision, I realized that I should probably do more. So I signed up to start volunteering with PP. I actually did a little work with them when I lived in Pennsylvania for a couple months, but it was very short lived. There is a volunteer orientation this week and I am very excited about it. If you are at all interested in getting involved head here to find your local affiliate. The one here said that with all of the Komen stuff happening (even after the decision was reversed, I’m sure), they are in need of lots of help!

Goal: Write every day.Status: Still something I am working hard to get into.

Goal: Read at least one book a month.Status: I gave up reading one book and have started reading another. Discipline with this and the writing goal is in extreme need. It’s not like I don’t enjoy these things. I just let my mind get too involved in other things. Plus, the second season of Game of Thrones is going to start soon, so I have to finish the second book by then!

Goal: Save money/budget reboot!Status: Working hard on this one. It will be easier to stay more strict once all my traveling is done.

Goal: Try something new once a month.Status: So in January, I tried yoga and loved it. I have been taking regular classes at my gym and doing things at home as well. Even in a short period of time, I can tell I am making some improvement with it. For February, I have been a little stumped on what to do. I could cheat and make the 5k my something new, but I am thinking of a few other things. Better get on it, since the month is almost half over!

Goal: Keep a fucking good attitude.Status: I think I have been reasonably successful with this. The other day, I started to get grumpfaced and talked myself down reasonably well. Progress!